PTSD Flashcards
1
Q
PTSD
A
symptoms of anxiety, stress and low mood due to a traumatic event
2
Q
when should the symptoms start for a diagnosis of PTSD
A
> 1 month
3
Q
signs
A
flash backs keeps to themselves hyperarousal avoidance emotional numbing
4
Q
management
A
trauma-CBT
eye desensitisation
SNRI - venlafaxine
SSRI
5
Q
what should be avoided
A
single-person interventions
6
Q
what is it called if these symptoms present less than 4 weeks
A
acute stress disorder
7
Q
management of acute stress disorder
A
trauma CBT
benzodiazepines
